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Illinois Wesleyan wins Golfweek October Classic, ends fall season on high note

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Illinois Wesleyan wins Golfweek October Classic, ends fall season on high note
Summary

Illinois Wesleyan secured victory at the Golfweek October Classic on October 20, finishing three shots ahead of Whitman College. The Titans rallied after a slow start, improving from a first-round score of 295 to rounds of 278 and 287 on the next days. This win provides a significant confidence boost as the team looks toward future competitions, especially after narrowly missing the NCAA Division III National Championship title in recent years. Coach Jim Ott noted the importance of team unity and collective performance in their final round.

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  • •Illinois Wesleyan finished with a total score of 8 over par.
  • •Til Wagner of Hampden-Sydney College won the individual title at 4 under.
  • •The Titans improved their performance significantly over the tournament.
  • •Ben Gelven tied for third; Pablo Castro and Ryan Andrews tied for 11th.
  • •The team ends the fall season with confidence ahead of future challenges.
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  • 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Golfweek October Classic: Illinois Wesleyan banks a win to take into the offseason
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Winning as an individual and winning as part of a team is not an apples-to-apples comparison.

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